The fundraising team in Scotland is here to support you, your branch or your SCT; whether that might be help in applying for a street collection licence, putting on an event or setting up an online fundraising page we will be able to advise on how to keep your local fundraising safe, legal and ethical… and FUN of course!!

Whatever your volunteer role in SSAFA I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Thank you and Good Luck

David, Michelle, Sandra and Scott

If you wish to find out more, please reach out to us:

David Black, Fundraising and Development Manager ([email protected])

Having been at SSAFA for eight years, David leads the small team of amazing volunteers and employees to raise the funds to keep supporting our veterans and their families in Scotland. David also leads on marketing and brand awareness and was responsible for our successful 'Supporting our Armed Forces in Scotland' campaign that featured on buses and trains last year.

Scott Cunningham MBE, Community and Challenge Events Officer ([email protected])

A previous winner of UK Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year there is not a lot that Scott does not know about fundraising. With the assistance of The Royal Marines, Scott and guide dog Travis, became the first guide dog partnership to reach the summit of Ben Nevis raising funds in the process. Travis subsequently became the first and only guide dog to receive the accolade of an honorary Green Beret. Scott supports our hundreds of Kiltwalkers and many more supporters who chose to walk, run, swim or even zip slide to support our work across Scotland. 

Sandra Millar, Corporate and Special Events Officer ([email protected])

A newbie to SSAFA having joined at the end of 2023 Sandra brings a wealth of experience from managing charity partnerships for a large financial institution. Sandra works on building relationships with companies across Scotland keen to support our Armed Forces Community. Special events in places like Stirling Castle are being planned, please reach out to Sandra if you are interested in finding out more about her work.

Michelle McConnell, Trusts Officer ([email protected])

Michelle is our only part-time member of the team, however her contribution to SSAFA is anything but. Michelle specialises in researching and applying for trusts on behalf of the region and local branches and SCTs. Michelle also finds time to volunteer as a caseworker for SSAFA Fife and can often be found in the Military Wives Choir and Brass Bands at various SSAFA events throughout Scotland.